NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Brandon Rechsteiner scored 21 points as Colorado State beat Wichita State 76-70 on Thursday night at the Battle 4 Atlantis.

Rechsteiner shot 7 for 13, including 7 for 12 from beyond the arc for the Rams (5-2). Kyle Jorgensen shot 6 of 6 from the field and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to add 16 points. Carey Booth went 6 of 11 from the field (2 for 5 from 3-point range) to finish with 14 points.

The Shockers (4-3) were led by Kenyon Giles, who posted 18 points and three steals. Karon Boyd added 14 points and 11 rebounds for Wichita State. Will Berg had 10 points and nine rebounds.

Colorado State went into halftime leading Wichita State 47-30. Booth scored 12 points in the half. Colorado State used an 8-0 run in the second half to build a 20-point lead at 57-37 with 15:16 left in the half before finishing off the win.

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Brandon Rechsteiner scored 21 points as Colorado State beat Wichita State 76-70 on Thursday night at the Battle 4 Atlantis.Rechsteiner shot 7 for 13, including 7 for 12 from beyond the arc for the Rams (5-2). Kyle Jorgensen shot 6 of 6 from the field and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to add 16 points. Carey Booth went 6 of 11 from the field (2 for 5 from 3-point range) to finish with 14 points.The Shockers (4-3) were led by Kenyon Giles, who posted 18 points and three steals. Karon Boyd added 14 points and 11 rebounds for Wichita State. Will Berg had 10 points and nine rebounds.Colorado State went into halftime leading Wichita State 47-30. Booth scored 12 points in the half. Colorado State used an 8-0 run in the second half to build a 20-point lead at 57-37 with 15:16 left in the half before finishing off the win.

Rechsteiner scores 21 as Colorado State defeats Wichita State 76-70

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott threw for two touchdowns, Malik Davis sprinted 43 yards for a score and the Dallas Cowboys overcame two fourth down TD throws from Patrick Mahomes in a 31-28 Thanksgiving victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. CeeDee Lamb scored the first Dallas touchdown and finished with 112 yards on seven catches four days after drops plagued the star receiver in a victory over defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia. The Cowboys (6-5-1) have won three straight, knocking off both of last season’s Super Bowl teams in the past five days, and they dropped the defending AFC champion Chiefs (6-6) back to .500 in a matchup of playoff-chasing teams. Mahomes had four touchdown passes.

DETROIT (AP) — Jordan Love converted a pair of fourth downs with touchdown passes in the first half and finished with a career-high-matching four touchdown throws, leading the Green Bay Packers to a 31-24 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday. The Packers swept the season series to earn a potential tiebreaker in the NFC North. The two-time defending division champion Lions entered the game out of the playoff picture, then fell further back in the hunt with a third loss in five games.

UNDATED (AP) — Missouri and Eli Drinkwitz have agreed to a new six-year contract, boosting the football coach's average pay to $10.75 million annually. The deal announced Thursday follows a unanimous vote by the University of Missouri Board of Curators a day earlier. Drinkwitz has been with Missouri since December 2019, leading the Tigers to a bowl game in each of his first five seasons. His success, including an 11-2 record and Cotton Bowl victory, made him a sought-after coach. Missouri has invested heavily in its football program, including a robust NIL program and major renovations to Memorial Stadium.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Alex Singleton is back on the football field less than three weeks after surgery for a cancerous testicular tumor. Denver's leading tackler aims to play against Washington this weekend. He shared his story on "Good Morning America," emphasizing early detection. Singleton learned of his condition after a random NFL drug test showed elevated hormone levels. He had surgery following a game against the Raiders. Singleton missed only one game and was involved in preparations for the Chiefs that week. He continues to undergo testing and appreciates the support from teammates and fans.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ Arch Manning started the season as a top Heisman Trophy contender. Texas A&amp;M’s Marcel Reed is finishing it as one. The quarterbacks duel Friday night when the No, 16 Longhorns and No. 3 Aggies clash in the 120th meeting of the rivalry. The nationally televised showcase matchup is a chance for Manning to show how far he’s come in a roller-coaster season that saw him roasted by some critics as an over-hyped bust. A big game from Reed to cap of of the best seasons in A&amp;M history could propel him from surging late-season Heisman hopeful to one of the favorites.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Right now, girls flag football is spreading like wildfire into American high schools, helped along by millions of dollars from benefactors like Nike and the NFL. But for Florida, it’s nothing new. Girls have been playing flag football there for over 20 years, and recent participation numbers in the state have over 10,000 girls across four divisions and more than 450 schools. As girls flag football spreads across the country, Florida both begs and answers the question: How big can this sport get?

UNDATED (AP) — Masters and U.S. Open champion Fuzzy Zoeller has died at the age of 74. Zoeller was one of golf's most gregarious characters and great champions. But his career was tainted by a racially insensitive joke he made about Tiger Woods at the 1997 Masters. Woods was on his way to the most dominant victory in Augusta National history. Zoeller in a CNN interview jokingly said for Woods not to serve fried chicken at the Masters Club dinner. He apologized. He says he got death threats. He said years later he had come to realize that moment would never go away.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Kennard Davis Jr., scored 18 points and AJ Dybantsa led a second-half surge that lifted No. 9 BYU to a 72-62 win over Miami in the ESPN Events Invitational. The Cougars trailed by four at halftime but Dybantsa opened the second half with a jumper and had 12 points by the time 10-0 and 7-0 runs gave BYU a 59-45 lead with 6:52 to play. Malik Reneau scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds for Miami. Shelton Henderson added 13 points and Tre Donaldson 12. Robert Wright III scored 17 points and Dybantsa added 16 with eight rebounds for the Cougars.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Brock Harding made a go-ahead jumper in the key with 48 seconds left and then hit five free throws in the final 13 seconds for TCU, which rallied to stun No. 10 Florida 84-80 in the first game of the Rady Children’s Invitational. Jace Posey scored 16 of his game-high 21 points in the second half and helped the Horned Frogs rally from a 10-point deficit five minutes into the second half. Harding and David Punch scored 19 apiece for TCU (4-2), which will play Wisconsin in Friday's championship.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Emanuel Sharp scored 17 points to lead No. 3 Houston to a 66-56 victory over Notre Dame on Wednesday in the consolation game of the Players Era Championship. Houston (7-1), which had its season-opening six-game win streak halted in the tournament’s second round against No. 17 Tennessee 76-73, opened with a 26-4 run against Notre Dame (5-3) and withstood a late comeback try by the Irish. Milos Uzon scored 15 points and Joseph Tugler added 10 before fouling out for Houston. Markus Burton led Notre Dame with 19 points and Jalen Haralson added 14.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Melvin Council Jr. and Elmarko Jackson each scored 17 points and Kansas beat previously unbeaten No. 17 Tennessee 81-76 in the third-place game of the Players Era Championship on Wednesday night. Tre White added 14 points for Kansas (6-2) before fouling out and Florey Bidunga scored 13. Nata Ament led Tennessee (7-1) with 20 points. Jaylen Carey and Ja’Kobe Gillespie each scored 11 points and J.P. Estrella added 10.

CHICAGO (AP) — Jaylen Curry scored 18 points, Anthony Roy had all of his 16 points in the final eight-plus minutes, and Oklahoma State beat Northwestern 86-81 at the Thanksgiving Classic. Vyctorius Miller added 17 points for Oklahoma State (7-0) and Parsa Fallah had 13 points and 11 rebounds. The Cowboys are off to their best start since the 2019-20 team also won its first seven games. Nick Martinelli had 28 points and 10 rebounds for Northwestern (5-2). Angelo Ciaravino scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half and Arrinten Page scored 11. Martinelli converted a three-point play to trim the deficit to a point with 34 seconds left. Kanye Clary, Miller and Isaiah Coleman each made 2 of 2 from the free-throw line from there to seal it.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Don McHenry scores a season-high 27 points, leading Utah to a 75-74 victory over Mississippi on Wednesday night at the Acrisure Classic. Terrence Brown makes crucial free throws with 4.4 seconds left to secure the win. Ole Miss, trailing by 14 points in the second half, rallies with a 13-2 run to take a brief lead. Ilias Kamardine scores seven points during this stretch. McHenry's 3-pointer gives Utah a late lead, and Brown seals the game at the line. Utah ends a two-game skid, while Ole Miss falls to 5-2.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tounde Yessoufou scores 18 points to lead Baylor to a 91-81 victory over San Diego State on Wednesday night. The game was part of a Players Era tournament consolation match. Baylor, now 5-1, had all seven players score at least seven points, with five in double figures. The team pulled away with a 16-1 run, leading 69-55 with just over six minutes left. Cameron Carr added 17 points, and Obi Agbim hit four 3-pointers for 16 points. San Diego State, now 3-3, saw Miles Byrd score 13 points. Baylor next faces Sacramento State on Tuesday.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Eastern Michigan has secured a 64-56 victory over Cincinnati on Wednesday night. Carlos Hart scored 15 points, helping Eastern Michigan build a big early lead. The Eagles led by as many as 17 points in the first half. Cincinnati used a 15-2 run to cut the deficit to 48-47 with just over five minutes remaining. However, Eastern Michigan pulled away with free throws and a Hart 3-pointer. Mohammad Habhab added 13 points for Eastern Michigan, which shot 43% overall. Day Day Thomas led Cincinnati with 17 points.

Final	(11)Michigan State	74	(16)North Carolina	58	

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott threw for two touchdowns, Malik Davis sprinted 43 yards for a score and the Dallas Cowboys overcame two fourth down TD throws from Patrick Mahomes in a 31-28 Thanksgiving victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. CeeDee Lamb scored the first Dallas touchdown and finished with 112 yards on seven catches four days after drops plagued the star receiver in a victory over defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia. The Cowboys (6-5-1) have won three straight, knocking off both of last season’s Super Bowl teams in the past five days, and they dropped the defending AFC champion Chiefs (6-6) back to .500 in a matchup of playoff-chasing teams. Mahomes had four touchdown passes.DETROIT (AP) — Jordan Love converted a pair of fourth downs with touchdown passes in the first half and finished with a career-high-matching four touchdown throws, leading the Green Bay Packers to a 31-24 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday. The Packers swept the season series to earn a potential tiebreaker in the NFC North. The two-time defending division champion Lions entered the game out of the playoff picture, then fell further back in the hunt with a third loss in five games.UNDATED (AP) — Missouri and Eli Drinkwitz have agreed to a new six-year contract, boosting the football coach's average pay to $10.75 million annually. The deal announced Thursday follows a unanimous vote by the University of Missouri Board of Curators a day earlier. Drinkwitz has been with Missouri since December 2019, leading the Tigers to a bowl game in each of his first five seasons. His success, including an 11-2 record and Cotton Bowl victory, made him a sought-after coach. Missouri has invested heavily in its football program, including a robust NIL program and major renovations to Memorial Stadium.ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Alex Singleton is back on the football field less than three weeks after surgery for a cancerous testicular tumor. Denver's leading tackler aims to play against Washington this weekend. He shared his story on "Good Morning America," emphasizing early detection. Singleton learned of his condition after a random NFL drug test showed elevated hormone levels. He had surgery following a game against the Raiders. Singleton missed only one game and was involved in preparations for the Chiefs that week. He continues to undergo testing and appreciates the support from teammates and fans.AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ Arch Manning started the season as a top Heisman Trophy contender. Texas A&amp;M’s Marcel Reed is finishing it as one. The quarterbacks duel Friday night when the No, 16 Longhorns and No. 3 Aggies clash in the 120th meeting of the rivalry. The nationally televised showcase matchup is a chance for Manning to show how far he’s come in a roller-coaster season that saw him roasted by some critics as an over-hyped bust. A big game from Reed to cap of of the best seasons in A&amp;M history could propel him from surging late-season Heisman hopeful to one of the favorites.TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Right now, girls flag football is spreading like wildfire into American high schools, helped along by millions of dollars from benefactors like Nike and the NFL. But for Florida, it’s nothing new. Girls have been playing flag football there for over 20 years, and recent participation numbers in the state have over 10,000 girls across four divisions and more than 450 schools. As girls flag football spreads across the country, Florida both begs and answers the question: How big can this sport get?UNDATED (AP) — Masters and U.S. Open champion Fuzzy Zoeller has died at the age of 74. Zoeller was one of golf's most gregarious characters and great champions. But his career was tainted by a racially insensitive joke he made about Tiger Woods at the 1997 Masters. Woods was on his way to the most dominant victory in Augusta National history. Zoeller in a CNN interview jokingly said for Woods not to serve fried chicken at the Masters Club dinner. He apologized. He says he got death threats. He said years later he had come to realize that moment would never go away.KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Kennard Davis Jr., scored 18 points and AJ Dybantsa led a second-half surge that lifted No. 9 BYU to a 72-62 win over Miami in the ESPN Events Invitational. The Cougars trailed by four at halftime but Dybantsa opened the second half with a jumper and had 12 points by the time 10-0 and 7-0 runs gave BYU a 59-45 lead with 6:52 to play. Malik Reneau scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds for Miami. Shelton Henderson added 13 points and Tre Donaldson 12. Robert Wright III scored 17 points and Dybantsa added 16 with eight rebounds for the Cougars.SAN DIEGO (AP) — Brock Harding made a go-ahead jumper in the key with 48 seconds left and then hit five free throws in the final 13 seconds for TCU, which rallied to stun No. 10 Florida 84-80 in the first game of the Rady Children’s Invitational. Jace Posey scored 16 of his game-high 21 points in the second half and helped the Horned Frogs rally from a 10-point deficit five minutes into the second half. Harding and David Punch scored 19 apiece for TCU (4-2), which will play Wisconsin in Friday's championship.LAS VEGAS (AP) — Emanuel Sharp scored 17 points to lead No. 3 Houston to a 66-56 victory over Notre Dame on Wednesday in the consolation game of the Players Era Championship. Houston (7-1), which had its season-opening six-game win streak halted in the tournament’s second round against No. 17 Tennessee 76-73, opened with a 26-4 run against Notre Dame (5-3) and withstood a late comeback try by the Irish. Milos Uzon scored 15 points and Joseph Tugler added 10 before fouling out for Houston. Markus Burton led Notre Dame with 19 points and Jalen Haralson added 14.LAS VEGAS (AP) — Melvin Council Jr. and Elmarko Jackson each scored 17 points and Kansas beat previously unbeaten No. 17 Tennessee 81-76 in the third-place game of the Players Era Championship on Wednesday night. Tre White added 14 points for Kansas (6-2) before fouling out and Florey Bidunga scored 13. Nata Ament led Tennessee (7-1) with 20 points. Jaylen Carey and Ja’Kobe Gillespie each scored 11 points and J.P. Estrella added 10.CHICAGO (AP) — Jaylen Curry scored 18 points, Anthony Roy had all of his 16 points in the final eight-plus minutes, and Oklahoma State beat Northwestern 86-81 at the Thanksgiving Classic. Vyctorius Miller added 17 points for Oklahoma State (7-0) and Parsa Fallah had 13 points and 11 rebounds. The Cowboys are off to their best start since the 2019-20 team also won its first seven games. Nick Martinelli had 28 points and 10 rebounds for Northwestern (5-2). Angelo Ciaravino scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half and Arrinten Page scored 11. Martinelli converted a three-point play to trim the deficit to a point with 34 seconds left. Kanye Clary, Miller and Isaiah Coleman each made 2 of 2 from the free-throw line from there to seal it.PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Don McHenry scores a season-high 27 points, leading Utah to a 75-74 victory over Mississippi on Wednesday night at the Acrisure Classic. Terrence Brown makes crucial free throws with 4.4 seconds left to secure the win. Ole Miss, trailing by 14 points in the second half, rallies with a 13-2 run to take a brief lead. Ilias Kamardine scores seven points during this stretch. McHenry's 3-pointer gives Utah a late lead, and Brown seals the game at the line. Utah ends a two-game skid, while Ole Miss falls to 5-2.LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tounde Yessoufou scores 18 points to lead Baylor to a 91-81 victory over San Diego State on Wednesday night. The game was part of a Players Era tournament consolation match. Baylor, now 5-1, had all seven players score at least seven points, with five in double figures. The team pulled away with a 16-1 run, leading 69-55 with just over six minutes left. Cameron Carr added 17 points, and Obi Agbim hit four 3-pointers for 16 points. San Diego State, now 3-3, saw Miles Byrd score 13 points. Baylor next faces Sacramento State on Tuesday.CINCINNATI (AP) — Eastern Michigan has secured a 64-56 victory over Cincinnati on Wednesday night. Carlos Hart scored 15 points, helping Eastern Michigan build a big early lead. The Eagles led by as many as 17 points in the first half. Cincinnati used a 15-2 run to cut the deficit to 48-47 with just over five minutes remaining. However, Eastern Michigan pulled away with free throws and a Hart 3-pointer. Mohammad Habhab added 13 points for Eastern Michigan, which shot 43% overall. Day Day Thomas led Cincinnati with 17 points.THURSDAY SCORESNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUEFinal	Green Bay	31	Detroit	24	Final	Dallas	31	Kansas City	28	Final	Cincinnati	32	Baltimore	14	TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALLFinal	(4)Duke	80	(22)Arkansas	71	Final	(8)Alabama	105	Maryland	72	Final	(9)BYU	72	Miami (FL)	62	Final	TCU	84	(10)Florida	80	Final	(11)Michigan State	74	(16)North Carolina	58	Final	(24)Vanderbilt	89	VCU	74

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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys still face long odds in trying to rally for a spot in the playoffs.

They won't be short on confidence with a win over last season's Super Bowl runner-up just four days after beating the defending champs.

Prescott threw for two touchdowns, Malik Davis sprinted 43 yards for a score and the Cowboys overcame two fourth down TD throws from Patrick Mahomes in a 31-28 Thanksgiving Day victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday.

CeeDee Lamb scored the first Dallas touchdown and finished with 112 yards on seven catches after drops plagued the star receiver in a&nbsp;24-21 victory over reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia.

The Cowboys (6-5-1) have won three straight and dropped the defending AFC champion Chiefs (6-6) back to .500 in a matchup of playoff-chasing teams.

Dallas is 3-0 since 24-year-old defensive end&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/cowboys-kneeland-schottenheimer-04061190c64246d3c8ce90ef025f501b">Marshawn Kneeland</a>&nbsp;was found dead of an apparent suicide during the club's open week. The Cowboys came back from the emotion-filled break with a 33-16 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.

“On top of where we put ourselves right before these games and just the place that we’re in, having to get these wins against two elite teams,” Prescott said. “I mean, two teams that played in the Super Bowl last year. Last year’s last year, but you’re talking about two organizations that obviously know how to win and we just beat them both in two great games.

“On top of everything that we've been through.”

Mahomes had four touchdown passes in his first professional game at the home of the Cowboys, where he played three times for Texas Tech not far from his East Texas roots.

“They’re the same desperation that we are and they play better over four quarters than we did,” said Mahomes, who threw for 261 yards and was sacked three times, twice by Jadeveon Clowney. “So even though we have good plays here and there, we have be more consistent at the end of the day.”

Travis Kelce caught Mahomes' first fourth-down TD toss on a 2-yarder, and Rashee Rice's second scoring catch came on fourth-and-3 early in the fourth quarter.

Kansas City was down 10 when Mahomes was almost tripped in the backfield by Quinnen Williams but kept his feet and found Xavier Worthy wide-open down the field for 42 yards, setting up a 10-yard scoring toss to Hollywood Brown with 3:27 remaining.

Prescott and company didn't give Mahomes another chance.

After two pass interference penalties gave Dallas first downs, Prescott hit George Pickens for 13 yards and a clinching first down at the two-minute warning. Prescott knelt three times after that.

The Chiefs had five pass interference penalties, one that was declined, and another defensive holding that gave Dallas a first down. Kansas City finished with 10 penalties for 119 yards.

“Bottom line is we’re having too many penalties, and we have to make sure to take care of that,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “No excuses with it. We’re going to clean it up.”

Rice had eight catches for 92 yards, his first score coming on a 27-yard catch-and-run on the sideline two plays after Prescott was intercepted by Jaylen Watson on the first Dallas possession.

Davis had just three carries, but his long run gave Dallas its first lead at 17-14 late in the second quarter. Lead running back Javonte Williams scored on a 3-yard catch early in the fourth quarter, and Pickens' catch on a 2-point conversion put Dallas back in front 28-21.

The Cowboys were 10th in the NFC entering the game, same as the Chiefs in the AFC coming off nine consecutive AFC West titles. The schedule doesn't get much easier, although two of the next four opponents — all playoff teams from a year ago — aren't in the postseason picture at the moment.

“We've got to continue with the same mentality,” Lamb said. “Obviously it's been a short week. Now we get a little time to rest, a regular week so to speak. We get our bodies back, relax, build, grow, get better and on to next week.”

Chiefs: The Chiefs lost two offensive linemen to injuries after beginning the game without RG Trey Smith, who was inactive because of an ankle injury. RT Jawaan Taylor injured an elbow, and rookie LT Josh Simmons went out with a wrist injury. ... S Bryan Cook injured an ankle in the first half.

Cowboys: CB Caelen Carson, who had started the previous two games, was inactive after being listed as questionable. He was added to the injury report during the week. ... CB DaRon Bland injured a foot in the second half.

Chiefs: Play host to Houston in prime time on Dec. 7.

Cowboys: Visit Detroit next Thursday night.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys still face long odds in trying to rally for a spot in the playoffs.They won't be short on confidence with a win over last season's Super Bowl runner-up just four days after beating the defending champs.Prescott threw for two touchdowns, Malik Davis sprinted 43 yards for a score and the Cowboys overcame two fourth down TD throws from Patrick Mahomes in a 31-28 Thanksgiving Day victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday.CeeDee Lamb scored the first Dallas touchdown and finished with 112 yards on seven catches after drops plagued the star receiver in a&nbsp;24-21 victory over reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia.The Cowboys (6-5-1) have won three straight and dropped the defending AFC champion Chiefs (6-6) back to .500 in a matchup of playoff-chasing teams.Dallas is 3-0 since 24-year-old defensive end&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/cowboys-kneeland-schottenheimer-04061190c64246d3c8ce90ef025f501b">Marshawn Kneeland</a>&nbsp;was found dead of an apparent suicide during the club's open week. The Cowboys came back from the emotion-filled break with a 33-16 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.“On top of where we put ourselves right before these games and just the place that we’re in, having to get these wins against two elite teams,” Prescott said. “I mean, two teams that played in the Super Bowl last year. Last year’s last year, but you’re talking about two organizations that obviously know how to win and we just beat them both in two great games.“On top of everything that we've been through.”Mahomes had four touchdown passes in his first professional game at the home of the Cowboys, where he played three times for Texas Tech not far from his East Texas roots.“They’re the same desperation that we are and they play better over four quarters than we did,” said Mahomes, who threw for 261 yards and was sacked three times, twice by Jadeveon Clowney. “So even though we have good plays here and there, we have be more consistent at the end of the day.”Travis Kelce caught Mahomes' first fourth-down TD toss on a 2-yarder, and Rashee Rice's second scoring catch came on fourth-and-3 early in the fourth quarter.Kansas City was down 10 when Mahomes was almost tripped in the backfield by Quinnen Williams but kept his feet and found Xavier Worthy wide-open down the field for 42 yards, setting up a 10-yard scoring toss to Hollywood Brown with 3:27 remaining.Prescott and company didn't give Mahomes another chance.After two pass interference penalties gave Dallas first downs, Prescott hit George Pickens for 13 yards and a clinching first down at the two-minute warning. Prescott knelt three times after that.The Chiefs had five pass interference penalties, one that was declined, and another defensive holding that gave Dallas a first down. Kansas City finished with 10 penalties for 119 yards.“Bottom line is we’re having too many penalties, and we have to make sure to take care of that,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “No excuses with it. We’re going to clean it up.”Rice had eight catches for 92 yards, his first score coming on a 27-yard catch-and-run on the sideline two plays after Prescott was intercepted by Jaylen Watson on the first Dallas possession.Davis had just three carries, but his long run gave Dallas its first lead at 17-14 late in the second quarter. Lead running back Javonte Williams scored on a 3-yard catch early in the fourth quarter, and Pickens' catch on a 2-point conversion put Dallas back in front 28-21.The Cowboys were 10th in the NFC entering the game, same as the Chiefs in the AFC coming off nine consecutive AFC West titles. The schedule doesn't get much easier, although two of the next four opponents — all playoff teams from a year ago — aren't in the postseason picture at the moment.“We've got to continue with the same mentality,” Lamb said. “Obviously it's been a short week. Now we get a little time to rest, a regular week so to speak. We get our bodies back, relax, build, grow, get better and on to next week.”<h2>Injuries</h2>Chiefs: The Chiefs lost two offensive linemen to injuries after beginning the game without RG Trey Smith, who was inactive because of an ankle injury. RT Jawaan Taylor injured an elbow, and rookie LT Josh Simmons went out with a wrist injury. ... S Bryan Cook injured an ankle in the first half.Cowboys: CB Caelen Carson, who had started the previous two games, was inactive after being listed as questionable. He was added to the injury report during the week. ... CB DaRon Bland injured a foot in the second half.<h2>Up next</h2>Chiefs: Play host to Houston in prime time on Dec. 7.Cowboys: Visit Detroit next Thursday night.

Prescott's Cowboys overcome Mahomes' fourth-down magic in 31-28 Thanksgiving win

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Paulius Murauskas scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead Saint Mary's to a 70-65 victory over Wichita State on Wednesday night at the Battle 4 Atlantis.

Joshua Dent secured the victory for the Gaels with a jump shot with 1:00 remaining.

Mikey Lewis scored 15 points for the Gaels (7-0). Andrew McKeever finished with 13 points and Dent had 10.

Kenyon Giles and TJ Williams scored 15 points apiece for the Shockers (4-2). Karon Boyd put up 10 points and eight rebounds.

Lewis scored 11 points in the first half to help Saint Mary's build a 33-31 halftime advantage. Murauskas put up 14 points in the second half for the Gaels.

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Paulius Murauskas scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead Saint Mary's to a 70-65 victory over Wichita State on Wednesday night at the Battle 4 Atlantis.Joshua Dent secured the victory for the Gaels with a jump shot with 1:00 remaining.Mikey Lewis scored 15 points for the Gaels (7-0). Andrew McKeever finished with 13 points and Dent had 10.Kenyon Giles and TJ Williams scored 15 points apiece for the Shockers (4-2). Karon Boyd put up 10 points and eight rebounds.Lewis scored 11 points in the first half to help Saint Mary's build a 33-31 halftime advantage. Murauskas put up 14 points in the second half for the Gaels.

Saint Mary's beats Wichita State 70-65 at the Battle 4 Atlantis

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Melvin Council Jr. and Elmarko Jackson each scored 17 points and Kansas defeated previously unbeaten No. 17 Tennessee 81-76 in the third-place game of the Players Era Championship on Wednesday night.

Tre White added 14 points for Kansas (6-2) before fouling out and Florey Bidunga scored 13.

Nata Ament led Tennessee (7-1) with 20 points. Jaylen Carey and Ja’Kobe Gillespie each scored 11 points and J.P. Estrella added 10.

Kansas, which trailed most of the second half, took the lead with 5:36 remaining on Paul Mbiya's layup and extended the lead to four points at 68-64 on a driving layup by Jackson with 5:08 left.

The Jayhawks extended the lead to seven points at 75-68 with 2:02 left before Tennessee cut the lead to 75-73 with 56 seconds left. Bidunga made two free throws and stole a pass with 20 seconds left, and the Jayhawks held on for the win.

With 15:06 remaining the second half, Tennessee had built a 12-point lead. But, the Jayhawks ran off eight straight points on two 3-pointers and two free throws by Jackson to pull within 55-51 with 12:09 remaining.

Tennessee built back a six-point advantage with 8:21 left, but Council made two layups and two free throws to tie the game at 62-62 with 7:25 left.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Melvin Council Jr. and Elmarko Jackson each scored 17 points and Kansas defeated previously unbeaten No. 17 Tennessee 81-76 in the third-place game of the Players Era Championship on Wednesday night.Tre White added 14 points for Kansas (6-2) before fouling out and Florey Bidunga scored 13.Nata Ament led Tennessee (7-1) with 20 points. Jaylen Carey and Ja’Kobe Gillespie each scored 11 points and J.P. Estrella added 10.Kansas, which trailed most of the second half, took the lead with 5:36 remaining on Paul Mbiya's layup and extended the lead to four points at 68-64 on a driving layup by Jackson with 5:08 left.The Jayhawks extended the lead to seven points at 75-68 with 2:02 left before Tennessee cut the lead to 75-73 with 56 seconds left. Bidunga made two free throws and stole a pass with 20 seconds left, and the Jayhawks held on for the win.With 15:06 remaining the second half, Tennessee had built a 12-point lead. But, the Jayhawks ran off eight straight points on two 3-pointers and two free throws by Jackson to pull within 55-51 with 12:09 remaining.Tennessee built back a six-point advantage with 8:21 left, but Council made two layups and two free throws to tie the game at 62-62 with 7:25 left.<h2>Up next</h2>Tennessee: At Syracuse on Tuesday.Kansas: Hosts Connecticut on Tuesday.

Kansas deals No. 17 Tennessee its 1st loss, 81-76

Things to watch this week as the Big 12 wraps up the regular season:

Texas Tech and BYU can both get in the Big 12 championship game by winning their respective regular-season finales. The Red Raiders beat the Cougars 29-7 at home on Nov. 8. If one or both lose, No. 14 Utah (9-2, 6-2, No. 13 CFP) and Arizona State (8-3, 6-2, No. 20 CFP) are the only other teams with a chance to go to Arlington on Dec. 6.

No. 7 Texas Tech (10-1, 7-1 Big 12, No. 5 CFP) at West Virginia (4-7, 2-6) Saturday, noon ET (ESPN)

The Red Raiders and Mountaineers both come off open dates for what will be a cold day in Morgantown. Tech has the Big 12’s highest-scoring offense at 42.6 points per game, and also leads the league allowing 12.3. The defense is led by linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (100 tackles, seven forced fumbles) and national sacks leader David Bailey (12 1/2). The Red Raiders have never played in the Big 12 title game.

The Mountaineers are wrapping up their first season in the return of coach Rich Rodriguez.

UCF (5-6, 2-6) at No. 11 BYU (10-1, 7-1, No. 11 CFP), Saturday, 1 p.m. ET (ESPN2)

BYU's only loss was the much-hyped game at Texas Tech, when held to a season-low 255 total yards and under 24 points for the only time. Their wins have been by an average margin of 19.7 points.

BYU is trying to get to their first conference championship game since the WAC in 1998, a loss to Air Force. The Mountain West didn't have a championship game when the Cougars were in that league from 1999-2010, and they were independent until joining the Big 12 in 2023.

— Utah running back Wayshawn Parker has four consecutive 100-yard rushing games. The Washington State transfer has averaged 7.8 yards per carry in that span.

— Arizona State linebacker Keyshaun Elliott ranks top seven in the Big 12 with 89 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and seven sacks. The Sun Devils on Friday night host Arizona, which has allowed 28 sacks; only Colorado has given up more in the league.

Oklahoma State (1-10, 0-8), which Tuesday named North Texas' Eric Morris as its next coach, has to beat Iowa State (7-4, 4-4) on Saturday to avoid going winless in conference play for the second season in a row. The last Big 12 team that failed to win any league games over a two-season span was Kansas in 2011 and 2012. The Cowboys were in the Big Eight when they last did that in 1993 and 1994. ... Iowa State's 25 wins since the start of 2023 are a school record for a three-year period. ... Cincinnati leads the Big 12 with 7.09 yards per play and 5.89 rushing yards per attempt. The Bearcats play at TCU, which is second in the league at 291.5 yards passing per game.

The Big 12 already has nine teams with the six wins needed for bowl eligibility. The league also has four 5-6 teams going into the final weekend of the regular season: Kansas (vs. Utah); UCF (at No. 14 Utah); Kansas State (vs. Colorado) and Baylor (vs. Houston).

Things to watch this week as the Big 12 wraps up the regular season:Texas Tech and BYU can both get in the Big 12 championship game by winning their respective regular-season finales. The Red Raiders beat the Cougars 29-7 at home on Nov. 8. If one or both lose, No. 14 Utah (9-2, 6-2, No. 13 CFP) and Arizona State (8-3, 6-2, No. 20 CFP) are the only other teams with a chance to go to Arlington on Dec. 6.Game of the weekNo. 7 Texas Tech (10-1, 7-1 Big 12, No. 5 CFP) at West Virginia (4-7, 2-6) Saturday, noon ET (ESPN)The Red Raiders and Mountaineers both come off open dates for what will be a cold day in Morgantown. Tech has the Big 12’s highest-scoring offense at 42.6 points per game, and also leads the league allowing 12.3. The defense is led by linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (100 tackles, seven forced fumbles) and national sacks leader David Bailey (12 1/2). The Red Raiders have never played in the Big 12 title game.The Mountaineers are wrapping up their first season in the return of coach Rich Rodriguez.The undercardUCF (5-6, 2-6) at No. 11 BYU (10-1, 7-1, No. 11 CFP), Saturday, 1 p.m. ET (ESPN2)BYU's only loss was the much-hyped game at Texas Tech, when held to a season-low 255 total yards and under 24 points for the only time. Their wins have been by an average margin of 19.7 points.BYU is trying to get to their first conference championship game since the WAC in 1998, a loss to Air Force. The Mountain West didn't have a championship game when the Cougars were in that league from 1999-2010, and they were independent until joining the Big 12 in 2023.Impact players— Utah running back Wayshawn Parker has four consecutive 100-yard rushing games. The Washington State transfer has averaged 7.8 yards per carry in that span.— Arizona State linebacker Keyshaun Elliott ranks top seven in the Big 12 with 89 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and seven sacks. The Sun Devils on Friday night host Arizona, which has allowed 28 sacks; only Colorado has given up more in the league.Inside the numbersOklahoma State (1-10, 0-8), which Tuesday named North Texas' Eric Morris as its next coach, has to beat Iowa State (7-4, 4-4) on Saturday to avoid going winless in conference play for the second season in a row. The last Big 12 team that failed to win any league games over a two-season span was Kansas in 2011 and 2012. The Cowboys were in the Big Eight when they last did that in 1993 and 1994. ... Iowa State's 25 wins since the start of 2023 are a school record for a three-year period. ... Cincinnati leads the Big 12 with 7.09 yards per play and 5.89 rushing yards per attempt. The Bearcats play at TCU, which is second in the league at 291.5 yards passing per game.Bowling seasonThe Big 12 already has nine teams with the six wins needed for bowl eligibility. The league also has four 5-6 teams going into the final weekend of the regular season: Kansas (vs. Utah); UCF (at No. 14 Utah); Kansas State (vs. Colorado) and Baylor (vs. Houston).

No. 7 Texas Tech and No. 11 BYU can clinch spots in Big 12 championship game with wins Saturday

The four highest-ranked teams determined by the selection committee will be seeded Nos. 1-4 and receive a first round bye. Seeds 5-12 will play each other in the first round.

The four highest-ranked teams determined by the selection committee will be seeded Nos. 1-4 and receive a first round bye. Seeds 5-12 will play each other in the first round.1. Ohio State	11-02. Indiana	11-03. Texas A&amp;M	11-04. Georgia	10-15. Texas Tech	10-16. Oregon	10-17. Mississippi	10-18. Oklahoma	9-29. Notre Dame	9-210. Alabama	9-211. BYU	10-112. Miami	9-213. Utah	9-214. Vanderbilt	9-215. Michigan	9-216. Texas	8-317. Southern Cal	8-318. Virginia	9-219. Tennessee	8-320. Arizona State	8-321. SMU	8-322. Pittsburgh	8-323. Georgia Tech	9-224. Tulane	9-225. Arizona	8-3

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs could have Isiah Pacheco in the backfield when they visit the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Tuesday that he expects his top running back to return from a knee injury that cost him three games for the matchup on Thursday. Pacheco started the first eight games of the season and has 329 yards rushing and a touchdown.

“We'll see how he does today," Reid said before the first official practice of the short week, “but we'll get him in there. He'll play. How much, I can't tell you that right now. See how it goes.”

Pacheco returned to practice last week but was held out of Sunday's overtime win over the Colts, when Kareem Hunt carried a career-high 30 times for 104 yards and a touchdown — a heavy workload for him with a short period of recovery.

The Chiefs (6-5) also have Clyde Edwards-Helaire and rookie Brashard Smith available, but neither has been a big part of the offense. So it fell upon the 30-year-old Hunt to almost single-handedly provide some semblance of balance to the Kansas City offense.

“I'm proud of him. He's upright, which is a positive thing,” Reid said with a grin. "He's doing good. It just shows you what he's put into it I think, at that age, that position. Those guys don't normally hang around very long and be productive like he was this past week.

“And he wanted more,” Reid added. “I guess that's a good thing.”

The Chiefs have skewed heavily toward the pass all season, though part of that has to do with the run-pass options in the playbook that have often produced throws downfield. But with Hunt churning for hard yards in the 23-20 win over Indianapolis, the Chiefs were able to open up the passing game, and Patrick Mahomes wound up throwing for a season-best 352 yards.

“We joke with him, 30 carries for somebody who is no spring chicken,” Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said of Hunt, “but he's so tough. He's such a valuable part of this offense.”

Neither Mahomes nor his running backs will likely have right guard Trey Smith helping them out on Thursday. He missed practice with an ankle injury on Tuesday, and it is almost certain that Mike Caliendo will be called upon to start in his place.

Tight end Noah Gray also is expected to miss the game against Dallas after going into the concussion protocol on Sunday.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs could have Isiah Pacheco in the backfield when they visit the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day.Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Tuesday that he expects his top running back to return from a knee injury that cost him three games for the matchup on Thursday. Pacheco started the first eight games of the season and has 329 yards rushing and a touchdown.“We'll see how he does today," Reid said before the first official practice of the short week, “but we'll get him in there. He'll play. How much, I can't tell you that right now. See how it goes.”Pacheco returned to practice last week but was held out of Sunday's overtime win over the Colts, when Kareem Hunt carried a career-high 30 times for 104 yards and a touchdown — a heavy workload for him with a short period of recovery.The Chiefs (6-5) also have Clyde Edwards-Helaire and rookie Brashard Smith available, but neither has been a big part of the offense. So it fell upon the 30-year-old Hunt to almost single-handedly provide some semblance of balance to the Kansas City offense.“I'm proud of him. He's upright, which is a positive thing,” Reid said with a grin. "He's doing good. It just shows you what he's put into it I think, at that age, that position. Those guys don't normally hang around very long and be productive like he was this past week.“And he wanted more,” Reid added. “I guess that's a good thing.”The Chiefs have skewed heavily toward the pass all season, though part of that has to do with the run-pass options in the playbook that have often produced throws downfield. But with Hunt churning for hard yards in the 23-20 win over Indianapolis, the Chiefs were able to open up the passing game, and Patrick Mahomes wound up throwing for a season-best 352 yards.“We joke with him, 30 carries for somebody who is no spring chicken,” Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said of Hunt, “but he's so tough. He's such a valuable part of this offense.”Neither Mahomes nor his running backs will likely have right guard Trey Smith helping them out on Thursday. He missed practice with an ankle injury on Tuesday, and it is almost certain that Mike Caliendo will be called upon to start in his place.Tight end Noah Gray also is expected to miss the game against Dallas after going into the concussion protocol on Sunday.

Chiefs' Pacheco set to return from injury for Thanksgiving game against Cowboys

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Stopping short of saying every participating college basketball team in the Players Era Championship will receive at least $1 million in name, image and likeness money, tournament co-founder Seth Berger said Tuesday the average compensation will be greater than that figure.

Sportico reported earlier in the day that not every school will receive $1 million.

“What I can tell you is that actually on average each team is getting over $1 million in guaranteed NIL compensation,” Berger said.

This is the second year of the tournament, which began Monday. Each of the eight teams that played in last year's event received at least $1 million, organizers have said.

This year's field includes 18 men's teams, with a four-team women's bracket added. Eight of the men's teams are ranked in The Associated Press Top 25 poll and three of the women's teams are in the top four.

Round-robin play took place on the men's side Monday and Tuesday. The championship and third-place games are Wednesday, and consolation matchups will be that day and Thursday. The women play their semifinals on Wednesday and the championship and third-place game on Thanksgiving.

The Big 12 Conference has purchased an equity stake in the event, and the top eight teams in the standings will receive automatic bids to next year's tournament, an agreement that goes through 2030.

The men's field will increase to 32 teams in 2026 with four eight-team quadrants. Berger said 26 teams have committed to play next year, including all 18 competing this week.

The tournament already has become the prime early-season college basketball destination, surpassing the Maui Invitational and Battle 4 Atlantis in The Bahamas during Thanksgiving week. Berger, however, said it's not his intention to knock those tournaments out of commission.

“First of all, I'm a college basketball fan,” Berger said. “I love Maui. I love Atlantis. Why can't they play more college basketball tournaments in November? It's fantastic. I hope they continue to succeed and have the impact they've had for years.”

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Stopping short of saying every participating college basketball team in the Players Era Championship will receive at least $1 million in name, image and likeness money, tournament co-founder Seth Berger said Tuesday the average compensation will be greater than that figure.Sportico reported earlier in the day that not every school will receive $1 million.“What I can tell you is that actually on average each team is getting over $1 million in guaranteed NIL compensation,” Berger said.This is the second year of the tournament, which began Monday. Each of the eight teams that played in last year's event received at least $1 million, organizers have said.This year's field includes 18 men's teams, with a four-team women's bracket added. Eight of the men's teams are ranked in The Associated Press Top 25 poll and three of the women's teams are in the top four.Round-robin play took place on the men's side Monday and Tuesday. The championship and third-place games are Wednesday, and consolation matchups will be that day and Thursday. The women play their semifinals on Wednesday and the championship and third-place game on Thanksgiving.The Big 12 Conference has purchased an equity stake in the event, and the top eight teams in the standings will receive automatic bids to next year's tournament, an agreement that goes through 2030.The men's field will increase to 32 teams in 2026 with four eight-team quadrants. Berger said 26 teams have committed to play next year, including all 18 competing this week.The tournament already has become the prime early-season college basketball destination, surpassing the Maui Invitational and Battle 4 Atlantis in The Bahamas during Thanksgiving week. Berger, however, said it's not his intention to knock those tournaments out of commission.“First of all, I'm a college basketball fan,” Berger said. “I love Maui. I love Atlantis. Why can't they play more college basketball tournaments in November? It's fantastic. I hope they continue to succeed and have the impact they've had for years.”

Players Era Championship teams to receive more than $1M on average in NIL compensation

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Reed Bailey scored 21 points and No. 25 Indiana limited the nation's leading scorer, P.J. Haggerty, to 12 below his average in an 86-69 home win over Kansas State on Tuesday night.

The senior Bailey did most of his work at the line, where he hit 13 of 15 free throws. Haggerty, who averaged 28 per game, finished 7 of 17 from the field for 16 points and had six turnovers.

Tayton Conerway added 19 for the Hoosiers (6-0). Lamar Wilkerson scored 14 and Trent Sisley had 12 points.

Indiana jumped out to a 20-4 lead with five different shooters hitting 3s. Despite 13 first-half turnovers, Kansas State rallied to a 26-24 deficit. That's as close as the visitors would come. Indiana responded with a 13-3 spurt to take a 39-27 halftime lead, then continued the momentum after the break with a 10-2 run for a 49-29 lead.

The Wildcats (5-2) had averaged 92.8 points in their previous six games. C.J. Jones had 15 points and Nate Johnson 13 for Kansas State.

The Hoosiers' usual leading scorer had a rough night. Senior forward Tucker DeVries, who averages 19.2 points, scored just nine.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Reed Bailey scored 21 points and No. 25 Indiana limited the nation's leading scorer, P.J. Haggerty, to 12 below his average in an 86-69 home win over Kansas State on Tuesday night.The senior Bailey did most of his work at the line, where he hit 13 of 15 free throws. Haggerty, who averaged 28 per game, finished 7 of 17 from the field for 16 points and had six turnovers.Tayton Conerway added 19 for the Hoosiers (6-0). Lamar Wilkerson scored 14 and Trent Sisley had 12 points.Indiana jumped out to a 20-4 lead with five different shooters hitting 3s. Despite 13 first-half turnovers, Kansas State rallied to a 26-24 deficit. That's as close as the visitors would come. Indiana responded with a 13-3 spurt to take a 39-27 halftime lead, then continued the momentum after the break with a 10-2 run for a 49-29 lead.The Wildcats (5-2) had averaged 92.8 points in their previous six games. C.J. Jones had 15 points and Nate Johnson 13 for Kansas State.The Hoosiers' usual leading scorer had a rough night. Senior forward Tucker DeVries, who averages 19.2 points, scored just nine.

No. 25 Indiana clamps down on Kansas State 86-69

LAS VEGAS (AP) —
Tre White had 15 points and 10 rebounds, Flory Bidunga added 13
points and 14 boards, and Kansas beat Syracuse 71-60 on Tuesday at
the Players Era tournament.

Syracuse was within
52-50 before Kansas scored 11 straight on layups and free throws to
pull away. White completed a three-point play with 4:49 remaining in
the second half and he added three free throws on Kansas’ next
possession for a 60-50 lead. Melvin Council Jr. drove into the lane
and made a contested shot in the lane to cap the run.

Council chipped in
with 14 points and Bryson Tiller had 11 points and eight rebounds to
help Kansas (5-2) outrebound the Orange 49-29. The Jayhawks turned it
over 15 times, but Syracuse only scored nine points off them.

Tyler Betsey scored
12 points off the bench and J.J. Starling added 10 for Syracuse
(4-2). Kiyan Anthony, playing in front of his dad — former Orange
and NBA star Carmelo — went 2 of 12 from the field to finish with
six points. Syracuse went 13 of 23 at the free-throw line, while
Kansas made 18 of 20.

Kansas led 34-25 at
halftime after holding Syracuse to 31% shooting.

LAS VEGAS (AP) —
Tre White had 15 points and 10 rebounds, Flory Bidunga added 13
points and 14 boards, and Kansas beat Syracuse 71-60 on Tuesday at
the Players Era tournament.Syracuse was within
52-50 before Kansas scored 11 straight on layups and free throws to
pull away. White completed a three-point play with 4:49 remaining in
the second half and he added three free throws on Kansas’ next
possession for a 60-50 lead. Melvin Council Jr. drove into the lane
and made a contested shot in the lane to cap the run.Council chipped in
with 14 points and Bryson Tiller had 11 points and eight rebounds to
help Kansas (5-2) outrebound the Orange 49-29. The Jayhawks turned it
over 15 times, but Syracuse only scored nine points off them.Tyler Betsey scored
12 points off the bench and J.J. Starling added 10 for Syracuse
(4-2). Kiyan Anthony, playing in front of his dad — former Orange
and NBA star Carmelo — went 2 of 12 from the field to finish with
six points. Syracuse went 13 of 23 at the free-throw line, while
Kansas made 18 of 20.Kansas led 34-25 at
halftime after holding Syracuse to 31% shooting.

Kansas beats Syracuse 71-60 at Players Era tourney

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tre White had 15 points and 10 rebounds, Flory Bidunga added 13 points and 14 boards, and Kansas beat Syracuse 71-60 on Tuesday at the Players Era tournament. Syracuse was within 52-50 before Kansas scored 11 straight on layups and free throws to pull away. White completed a three-point play with 4:49 remaining in the second half and he added three free throws on Kansas’ next possession for a 60-50 lead. Melvin Council Jr. drove into the lane and made a contested shot in the lane to cap the run. Council chipped in with 14 points and Bryson Tiller had 11 points and eight rebounds to help Kansas (5-2) outrebound the Orange 49-29. The Jayhawks turned it over 15 times, but Syracuse only scored nine points off them.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Reed Bailey scored 21 points and No. 25 Indiana limited the nation’s leading scorer, P.J. Haggerty, to 12 below his average in an 86-69 home win over Kansas State. The senior Bailey did most of his work at the line, where he hit 13 of 15 free throws. Haggerty, who averaged 28 per game, finished 7 of 17 from the field for 16 points and had six turnovers. Tayton Conerway added 19 for the Hoosiers.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ja'Kobi Gillespie scored 22 points, including six free throws in the final 35 seconds, to lead No. 17 Tennessee to a 76-73 victory over No. 3 Houston in the Players Era Championship. Jaylen Carey added 13 points and Bishop Boswell scored 10, including two late free throws. Kingston Flemings paced Houston with 25 points. Milos Uzan, playing in his hometown, missed a halfcourt shot at the buzzer that would have forced overtime. Houston struggled in the second half, missing 11 straight shots. Tennessee capitalized on free throws to secure the win.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Houston coach Kelvin Sampson highlighted the free-throw disparity after the third-ranked Cougars lost 76-73 to No. 17 Tennessee. The Volunteers took 29 foul shots, making 23, while Houston was 8 of 11. Sampson frequently returned to the topic during the postgame news conference. He said both teams played aggressive defense and he questioned the difference in opportunities at the foul line. It was the Cougars’ first loss this season after opening 6-0. Sampson never directly criticized the officiating but made clear he wasn't pleased with some calls. He emphasized the free-throw line was the difference in the game.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Jaden Henley made 7 of 8 from the free-throw line and scored 15 points to help Utah beat Grand Canyon 68-58 at the Acrisure Classic. Freshman Efe Demirel scored a season-high 12 on 5-of-10 shooting and Brian Moore Jr. added 11 points for Grand Canyon (3-2). Nana Owusu-Anane had nine points and nine rebounds. The Lopes went 0 for 10 from 3-point range, but outscored Utah 22-12 from the free-throw line. Don McHenry led Utah (5-2) with 16 points. Keanu Dawes finished with 10 points and 12 rebounds. Terrence Brown, who went into the game averaging 25.2 points per game (No. 2 nationally), finished with nine points on 3-of-11 shooting.

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Maurice Odum scored 26 points and Arizona State overcame Washington State 100-94 in a Maui Invitational semifinal Tuesday despite 40 points from freshman Ace Glass. Odom made five 3-pointers and all nine of his free throws. He scored 19 points in the second half when the Sun Devils rallied from 12 points down. Glass was 9-of-14 shooting with six 3-pointers and made 16 of 18 free throws to set a WSU freshman scoring record and score the most points in this event since Gonzaga’s Adam Morrison had a tournament-record 43 in 2005.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Freshman Killyan Toure scored a career-high 20 points and No. 15 Iowa State beat Creighton 78-60 in the second round of the Players Era Championship. Despite missing co-leading scorer Tamin Lipsey, who injured his groin in Monday’s 83-82 win over St. John’s, the Cyclones kept Creighton at arm’s length for most of the game. Joshua Jefferson had 18 points and 10 rebounds. Blake Buchanan has 12 points and nine rebounds, and Milan Momcilovic finished with 10 points for the Cyclones.

UNDATED (AP) — A sleepy week filled with nonconference blowouts locked the College Football Playoff rankings into a virtual standstill, with Ohio State ranked first again and Oregon’s flip-flop with Ole Miss at Nos. 6 and 7 one of the few significant changes in the newest top 25. Oregon’s impressive victory over Southern California accounted for its move up one spot over Mississippi, which didn’t play last week. The other meaningful change was Miami’s move to No. 12, in a switch with Utah after the Utes gave up 472 yards rushing in a tight win over Kansas State.

UNDATED (AP) — Oklahoma State is hiring Eric Morris from North Texas as its new football coach. Morris has led North Texas since 2023, turning a 5-7 team into a 10-1 contender for a conference championship. The hire is pending board approval. Morris replaces Mike Gundy, who was fired in September during his 21st season. Interim coach Doug Meacham is 0-8, with Oklahoma State at 1-10. North Texas leads the nation in scoring and total offense. Morris will finish the season with North Texas before transitioning to Oklahoma State.

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Territorial Cup will be brimming with juice this year. A rivalry dating to the McKinley presidency will take a massive uptick in intensity on Friday night, when Arizona faces Arizona State in the Territorial Cup. Both teams are on the upswing, both still have plenty to play for and they still don’t like each other. Arizona State is coming off its first College Football Playoff and is still in the mix for another despite a litany of injuries this season. Arizona is on an upward trajectory in its second season under coach Brent Brennan, riding a four-game winning streak after winning four games all last season.

Final	(11)Michigan State	89	East Carolina	56	

Final	(16)North Carolina	85	St. Bonaventure	70	

Final	(23)North Carolina State	81	Boise State	70	

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tre White had 15 points and 10 rebounds, Flory Bidunga added 13 points and 14 boards, and Kansas beat Syracuse 71-60 on Tuesday at the Players Era tournament. Syracuse was within 52-50 before Kansas scored 11 straight on layups and free throws to pull away. White completed a three-point play with 4:49 remaining in the second half and he added three free throws on Kansas’ next possession for a 60-50 lead. Melvin Council Jr. drove into the lane and made a contested shot in the lane to cap the run. Council chipped in with 14 points and Bryson Tiller had 11 points and eight rebounds to help Kansas (5-2) outrebound the Orange 49-29. The Jayhawks turned it over 15 times, but Syracuse only scored nine points off them.BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Reed Bailey scored 21 points and No. 25 Indiana limited the nation’s leading scorer, P.J. Haggerty, to 12 below his average in an 86-69 home win over Kansas State. The senior Bailey did most of his work at the line, where he hit 13 of 15 free throws. Haggerty, who averaged 28 per game, finished 7 of 17 from the field for 16 points and had six turnovers. Tayton Conerway added 19 for the Hoosiers.LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ja'Kobi Gillespie scored 22 points, including six free throws in the final 35 seconds, to lead No. 17 Tennessee to a 76-73 victory over No. 3 Houston in the Players Era Championship. Jaylen Carey added 13 points and Bishop Boswell scored 10, including two late free throws. Kingston Flemings paced Houston with 25 points. Milos Uzan, playing in his hometown, missed a halfcourt shot at the buzzer that would have forced overtime. Houston struggled in the second half, missing 11 straight shots. Tennessee capitalized on free throws to secure the win.LAS VEGAS (AP) — Houston coach Kelvin Sampson highlighted the free-throw disparity after the third-ranked Cougars lost 76-73 to No. 17 Tennessee. The Volunteers took 29 foul shots, making 23, while Houston was 8 of 11. Sampson frequently returned to the topic during the postgame news conference. He said both teams played aggressive defense and he questioned the difference in opportunities at the foul line. It was the Cougars’ first loss this season after opening 6-0. Sampson never directly criticized the officiating but made clear he wasn't pleased with some calls. He emphasized the free-throw line was the difference in the game.PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Jaden Henley made 7 of 8 from the free-throw line and scored 15 points to help Utah beat Grand Canyon 68-58 at the Acrisure Classic. Freshman Efe Demirel scored a season-high 12 on 5-of-10 shooting and Brian Moore Jr. added 11 points for Grand Canyon (3-2). Nana Owusu-Anane had nine points and nine rebounds. The Lopes went 0 for 10 from 3-point range, but outscored Utah 22-12 from the free-throw line. Don McHenry led Utah (5-2) with 16 points. Keanu Dawes finished with 10 points and 12 rebounds. Terrence Brown, who went into the game averaging 25.2 points per game (No. 2 nationally), finished with nine points on 3-of-11 shooting.LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Maurice Odum scored 26 points and Arizona State overcame Washington State 100-94 in a Maui Invitational semifinal Tuesday despite 40 points from freshman Ace Glass. Odom made five 3-pointers and all nine of his free throws. He scored 19 points in the second half when the Sun Devils rallied from 12 points down. Glass was 9-of-14 shooting with six 3-pointers and made 16 of 18 free throws to set a WSU freshman scoring record and score the most points in this event since Gonzaga’s Adam Morrison had a tournament-record 43 in 2005.LAS VEGAS (AP) — Freshman Killyan Toure scored a career-high 20 points and No. 15 Iowa State beat Creighton 78-60 in the second round of the Players Era Championship. Despite missing co-leading scorer Tamin Lipsey, who injured his groin in Monday’s 83-82 win over St. John’s, the Cyclones kept Creighton at arm’s length for most of the game. Joshua Jefferson had 18 points and 10 rebounds. Blake Buchanan has 12 points and nine rebounds, and Milan Momcilovic finished with 10 points for the Cyclones.UNDATED (AP) — A sleepy week filled with nonconference blowouts locked the College Football Playoff rankings into a virtual standstill, with Ohio State ranked first again and Oregon’s flip-flop with Ole Miss at Nos. 6 and 7 one of the few significant changes in the newest top 25. Oregon’s impressive victory over Southern California accounted for its move up one spot over Mississippi, which didn’t play last week. The other meaningful change was Miami’s move to No. 12, in a switch with Utah after the Utes gave up 472 yards rushing in a tight win over Kansas State.UNDATED (AP) — Oklahoma State is hiring Eric Morris from North Texas as its new football coach. Morris has led North Texas since 2023, turning a 5-7 team into a 10-1 contender for a conference championship. The hire is pending board approval. Morris replaces Mike Gundy, who was fired in September during his 21st season. Interim coach Doug Meacham is 0-8, with Oklahoma State at 1-10. North Texas leads the nation in scoring and total offense. Morris will finish the season with North Texas before transitioning to Oklahoma State.TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Territorial Cup will be brimming with juice this year. A rivalry dating to the McKinley presidency will take a massive uptick in intensity on Friday night, when Arizona faces Arizona State in the Territorial Cup. Both teams are on the upswing, both still have plenty to play for and they still don’t like each other. Arizona State is coming off its first College Football Playoff and is still in the mix for another despite a litany of injuries this season. Arizona is on an upward trajectory in its second season under coach Brent Brennan, riding a four-game winning streak after winning four games all last season.TUESDAY SCORESTOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALLFinal	(17)Tennessee	76	(3)Houston	73	Final	(7)Michigan	102	(21)Auburn	72	Final	(11)Michigan State	89	East Carolina	56	Final	(12)Gonzaga	100	Maryland	61	Final	(14)St. John's	96	Baylor	81	Final	(15)Iowa State	78	Creighton	60	Final	(16)North Carolina	85	St. Bonaventure	70	Final	California	80	(18)UCLA	72	Final	(23)North Carolina State	81	Boise State	70	Final	(25)Indiana	86	Kansas State	69	NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	Washington	132	Atlanta	113	Final	Orlando	144	Philadelphia	103	Final	L.A. Lakers	135	L.A. Clippers	118	NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEFinal	Dallas	8	Edmonton	3

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MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Junior&nbsp;P.J. Haggerty&nbsp;earned his first career Big 12 Player of the Week award on Monday afternoon after averaging 31.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 6.0 assists in helping Kansas State to a 2-1 record and a runner-up finish at the Hall of Fame Classic.

Haggerty was joined on this week's Starting Five by Arizona's&nbsp;Jaden Bradley&nbsp;and&nbsp;Koa Peat, UCF's&nbsp;Jamichael Stillwell&nbsp;and Iowa State's&nbsp;Tamin Lipsey.

Haggerty averaged 31.7 points on 57.6 percent (34-of-59) shooting, including 35.7 percent (5-of-14) from 3-point range, and 88 percent (22-of-25) from the free throw line to go with 7.7 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.3 steals in 34.6 minutes per game in victories over Tulsa (85-84) and Mississippi State (98-77) and a narrow loss to Nebraska (86-85). He posted back-to-back 30-point games against Tulsa and MSU, including a season-high 37 points in the win over the Bulldogs.

Haggerty is the first Wildcat to open a season with 6 consecutive games of 20 or more points, while his 168 points are the most by a player in that span. He is the first player to post consecutive 30-point performances since&nbsp;Markquis Nowell&nbsp;(vs. Texas and Baylor) in January 2023.

Haggerty opened the week by posting a rare 30-point, 10-rebound double-double against Tulsa on Nov. 17, as he poured in 31 points on 10-of-17 field goals and 11-of-12 free throws to go with a career-tying 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals in 32 minutes. He is the first Wildcat to post such a double-double since&nbsp;Michael Beasley&nbsp;had 33 points and 14 rebounds against Colorado on March 4, 2008. His 27 second-half points are the fifth-most in any half and the most since 2009.

It was his fourth career double-double and his second in a Wildcat uniform.

Haggerty became the first Wildcat to post a stat line of 30 or more points, 5 or more rebounds and 5 or more assists in the win over Mississippi State to open the Hall of Fame Classic on Nov. 20, as he scored a season-high 37 points on 13-of-21 field goals, including 4-of-7 from 3-point range, and 7-of-8 free throws to go with a game-high 8 assists and 7 rebounds in 34 minutes. It was the most points by a K-State player in 49 career games played at the T-Mobile Center and the most over since&nbsp;Barry Brown Jr's&nbsp;38 points against Oklahoma State on Jan. 10, 2018.

Haggerty capped the week with 27 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds in a heartbreaking 86-85 loss to unbeaten Nebraska in the Hall of Fame Classic Championship game. He tied the game at 85-all on a layup with 27 seconds left before the Cornhuskers converted on the game-winning free throw with .06 seconds left on the clock.

The Wildcats (5-1) return to action on Tuesday night when they travel to Bloomington, Ind., to take on unbeaten and No. 24/25 Indiana (5-0) at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The game will tip off at 7 p.m., CT and will be broadcast nationally on FS1.

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 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Junior&nbsp;P.J. Haggerty&nbsp;earned his first career Big 12 Player of the Week award on Monday afternoon after averaging 31.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 6.0 assists in helping Kansas State to a 2-1 record and a runner-up finish at the Hall of Fame Classic.Haggerty was joined on this week's Starting Five by Arizona's&nbsp;Jaden Bradley&nbsp;and&nbsp;Koa Peat, UCF's&nbsp;Jamichael Stillwell&nbsp;and Iowa State's&nbsp;Tamin Lipsey.Haggerty averaged 31.7 points on 57.6 percent (34-of-59) shooting, including 35.7 percent (5-of-14) from 3-point range, and 88 percent (22-of-25) from the free throw line to go with 7.7 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.3 steals in 34.6 minutes per game in victories over Tulsa (85-84) and Mississippi State (98-77) and a narrow loss to Nebraska (86-85). He posted back-to-back 30-point games against Tulsa and MSU, including a season-high 37 points in the win over the Bulldogs.Haggerty is the first Wildcat to open a season with 6 consecutive games of 20 or more points, while his 168 points are the most by a player in that span. He is the first player to post consecutive 30-point performances since&nbsp;Markquis Nowell&nbsp;(vs. Texas and Baylor) in January 2023.Haggerty opened the week by posting a rare 30-point, 10-rebound double-double against Tulsa on Nov. 17, as he poured in 31 points on 10-of-17 field goals and 11-of-12 free throws to go with a career-tying 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals in 32 minutes. He is the first Wildcat to post such a double-double since&nbsp;Michael Beasley&nbsp;had 33 points and 14 rebounds against Colorado on March 4, 2008. His 27 second-half points are the fifth-most in any half and the most since 2009.It was his fourth career double-double and his second in a Wildcat uniform.Haggerty became the first Wildcat to post a stat line of 30 or more points, 5 or more rebounds and 5 or more assists in the win over Mississippi State to open the Hall of Fame Classic on Nov. 20, as he scored a season-high 37 points on 13-of-21 field goals, including 4-of-7 from 3-point range, and 7-of-8 free throws to go with a game-high 8 assists and 7 rebounds in 34 minutes. It was the most points by a K-State player in 49 career games played at the T-Mobile Center and the most over since&nbsp;Barry Brown Jr's&nbsp;38 points against Oklahoma State on Jan. 10, 2018.Haggerty capped the week with 27 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds in a heartbreaking 86-85 loss to unbeaten Nebraska in the Hall of Fame Classic Championship game. He tied the game at 85-all on a layup with 27 seconds left before the Cornhuskers converted on the game-winning free throw with .06 seconds left on the clock.The Wildcats (5-1) return to action on Tuesday night when they travel to Bloomington, Ind., to take on unbeaten and No. 24/25 Indiana (5-0) at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The game will tip off at 7 p.m., CT and will be broadcast nationally on FS1.

Haggerty Named Big 12 Player of the Week

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Flory Bidunga had 18 points, nine rebounds, five assists and five blocks, Bryson Tiller added 17 points and nine boards, and Kansas beat Notre Dame 71-61 in the Players Era Tournament on Monday for its first power-conference victory of the season.

Tre White chipped in with 16 points and nine rebounds for Kansas (4-2), which was coming off a 78-66 loss to then-No. 5 Duke in the Champions Classic. Melvin Council Jr. scored 12 and Darryn Peterson, averaging 25 points in two games, did not play.

Markus Burton led Notre Dame (4-2) with 24 points and Jalen Haralson added 13.

Bidunga scored 14 points in the first half on 6-of-9 shooting to help Kansas take a 39-32 lead. Notre Dame got as close as four points in the second half.

Council made back-to-back 3-pointers early in the second half to give Kansas a 51-40 lead. A White 3-pointer made it 62-54 with 5:33 left and Jamari McDowell made his only 3 at the 2:41 mark for a 10-point lead

The last meeting between the schools was on Jan. 23, 1988, a Notre Dame 80-76 win at home.

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 </figure>LAS VEGAS (AP) — Flory Bidunga had 18 points, nine rebounds, five assists and five blocks, Bryson Tiller added 17 points and nine boards, and Kansas beat Notre Dame 71-61 in the Players Era Tournament on Monday for its first power-conference victory of the season.Tre White chipped in with 16 points and nine rebounds for Kansas (4-2), which was coming off a 78-66 loss to then-No. 5 Duke in the Champions Classic. Melvin Council Jr. scored 12 and Darryn Peterson, averaging 25 points in two games, did not play.Markus Burton led Notre Dame (4-2) with 24 points and Jalen Haralson added 13.Bidunga scored 14 points in the first half on 6-of-9 shooting to help Kansas take a 39-32 lead. Notre Dame got as close as four points in the second half.Council made back-to-back 3-pointers early in the second half to give Kansas a 51-40 lead. A White 3-pointer made it 62-54 with 5:33 left and Jamari McDowell made his only 3 at the 2:41 mark for a 10-point leadThe last meeting between the schools was on Jan. 23, 1988, a Notre Dame 80-76 win at home.

Flory Bidunga's 18 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 blocks lead Kansas past Notre Dame 71-61

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Christian McCaffrey had a big night in his first game against Carolina since the Panthers traded him to San Francisco three years ago. McCaffrey gained 142 yards from scrimmage and scored a touchdown to help the 49ers beat the Panthers 20-9 on Monday night. He helped the Niners overcome three interceptions in the first half by Brock Purdy. San Francisco is 8-4 heading into the stretch run of the season and in position for a playoff berth. The Panthers fell to 6-6 and missed a chance to move into sole possession of first place in the NFC South.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco receiver Jauan Jennings responded to a cheap shot from Carolina safety Tre'Von Moehrig by throwing a punch after the final whistle. Television cameras caught Moehrig delivering a punch to Jennings' groin area late in the 49ers' 20-9 victory over the Panthers. Jennings then walked over to Moehrig after the game and hit him in the helmet before giving him a shove. Jennings needed to be held back before the teams left the field. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan called Moehrig's actions a “cheap shot” and was glad that Jennings didn't have an even bigger reaction.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani plans to play for Japan in next year’s World Baseball Classic. The two-way Los Angeles Dodgers star made the announcement on social media Monday night. Ohtani helped Japan win the 2023 WBC, striking out then-Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out of the championship game against the United States. He was named MVP of the tournament. Ohtani won his fourth MVP award this month, shortly after he helped the Dodgers win their second straight World Series title. He did not specify in his post whether he plans to pitch for Japan in the WBC, which begins on March 5.

NEW YORK (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has pleaded not guilty to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and another former NBA player. The Hall of Famer was arraigned Monday in a federal court in New York City. Billups was arguably the most prominent name among more than 30 charged in last month’s sprawling federal takedown of illegal gambling operations linked to professional sports. He previously appeared before in an Oregon federal court when prosecutors announced the indictment on Oct. 23. His attorney said at the time that the five-time All Star was a “man of integrity” and denied the charges.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Detroit Pistons tied a team record with their 13th straight victory, beating the Indiana Pacers 122-117 on Monday night. They matched streaks set by their 1990 and 2004 championship teams, improving their record to 15-2. Just two years ago, the Pistons set an NBA record for consecutive losses in a season with 28. Cade Cunningham has led the charge. The Pistons visit the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night in an NBA Cup game, aiming to surpass their historic predecessors.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Logan Cooley scored four straight four goals and had an assist and the Utah Mammoth beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-1 on Monday night to avenge a home loss four days earlier. Cooley gave Utah a 3-1 lead on a breakaway at 4:19 of the third period, and completed his second hat trick of the season into an empty net with 4:19 left. He added a short-handed empty-netter with 2:17 to go for his career-high fourth of the night and 13th of the season. Cooley had the first four-goal game in the NHL this season. He had another natural hat trick in the first period in a 7-4 victory at St. Louis on Oct. 24. The teams also played Thursday night, with Vegas winning 4-1.

Georgia offensive lineman Nyier Daniels has been dismissed from the football team following his arrest on multiple charges resulting from a high-speed police chase. According to the Jackson County jail log, Daniels was booked at 10 a.m. Sunday on three felony charges, including fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, and 10 misdemeanor charges. The misdemeanor charges included reckless driving and speeding. Daniels is a redshirt freshman from Newark, New Jersey. He has appeared in three games this season, including No. 4 Georgia’s 35-3 win over Charlotte on Saturday. Coach Kirby Smart said Monday that Daniels was no longer on the team.

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have placed quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the concussion protocol, putting his availability for the upcoming game at Seattle in question. McCarthy first reported symptoms during the team’s travel home from the 23-6 loss at Green Bay, coach Kevin O’Connell said Monday. The medical staff made the decision to put him in the protocol after returning to Minnesota. O’Connell did not rule McCarthy out for Sunday but said rookie backup Max Brosmer would step in with the first-string offense in practice this week until or unless McCarthy is cleared. The Vikings are 4-7.

With one week remaining, almost every conference title game spot is still up for grabs across the FBS. Some scenarios are complicated, such as in the ACC, MAC and Mountain West. Some are simple, like in the Sun Belt and Conference USA. Either way, there’s a lot left to play for over the next few days. The only thing that's certain already is that James Madison will host the Sun Belt championship game.

Purdue remained at No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll. The Boilermakers earned 46 of 61 first-place votes in Monday’s poll to remain at the top. Arizona jumped to No. 2 after another impressive win against a ranked opponent. The Wildcats won at then-No. 3 UConn. They have already beaten ranked Florida and UCLA teams. Houston was third, followed by Duke and UConn. No. 24 Vanderbilt and No. 25 Indiana were new additions to the poll. They replaced Wisconsin and Kansas.

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final Washington 5 Columbus 1 Final Tampa Bay 3 Philadelphia 0 Final New Jersey 4 Detroit 3 Final N-Y Rangers 3 St. Louis 2 Final Florida 8 Nashville 3 Final Utah 5 Vegas 1 Final Los Angeles 2 Ottawa 1

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Final	San Francisco	20	Carolina	9

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Final	(2)Arizona	103	Denver	73	 Final	(3)Houston	78	Syracuse	74	 Final	(6)Louisville	87	Eastern Michigan	46	 Final	(7)Michigan	94	San Diego State	54	 Final	(12)Gonzaga	95	(8)Alabama	85	 Final	(13)Illinois	87	Texas Rio Grande Valley	73	 Final	(15)Iowa State	83	(14)St. John's	82	 Final	(17)Tennessee	85	Rutgers	60	 Final	(21)Auburn	84	Oregon	73	 Final	Seton Hall	85	(23)North Carolina State	74

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Jennings needed to be held back before the teams left the field. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan called Moehrig's actions a “cheap shot” and was glad that Jennings didn't have an even bigger reaction.LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani plans to play for Japan in next year’s World Baseball Classic. The two-way Los Angeles Dodgers star made the announcement on social media Monday night. Ohtani helped Japan win the 2023 WBC, striking out then-Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out of the championship game against the United States. He was named MVP of the tournament. Ohtani won his fourth MVP award this month, shortly after he helped the Dodgers win their second straight World Series title. He did not specify in his post whether he plans to pitch for Japan in the WBC, which begins on March 5.NEW YORK (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has pleaded not guilty to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and another former NBA player. The Hall of Famer was arraigned Monday in a federal court in New York City. Billups was arguably the most prominent name among more than 30 charged in last month’s sprawling federal takedown of illegal gambling operations linked to professional sports. He previously appeared before in an Oregon federal court when prosecutors announced the indictment on Oct. 23. His attorney said at the time that the five-time All Star was a “man of integrity” and denied the charges.INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Detroit Pistons tied a team record with their 13th straight victory, beating the Indiana Pacers 122-117 on Monday night. They matched streaks set by their 1990 and 2004 championship teams, improving their record to 15-2. Just two years ago, the Pistons set an NBA record for consecutive losses in a season with 28. Cade Cunningham has led the charge. The Pistons visit the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night in an NBA Cup game, aiming to surpass their historic predecessors.SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Logan Cooley scored four straight four goals and had an assist and the Utah Mammoth beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-1 on Monday night to avenge a home loss four days earlier. Cooley gave Utah a 3-1 lead on a breakaway at 4:19 of the third period, and completed his second hat trick of the season into an empty net with 4:19 left. He added a short-handed empty-netter with 2:17 to go for his career-high fourth of the night and 13th of the season. Cooley had the first four-goal game in the NHL this season. He had another natural hat trick in the first period in a 7-4 victory at St. Louis on Oct. 24. The teams also played Thursday night, with Vegas winning 4-1.Georgia offensive lineman Nyier Daniels has been dismissed from the football team following his arrest on multiple charges resulting from a high-speed police chase. According to the Jackson County jail log, Daniels was booked at 10 a.m. Sunday on three felony charges, including fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, and 10 misdemeanor charges. The misdemeanor charges included reckless driving and speeding. Daniels is a redshirt freshman from Newark, New Jersey. He has appeared in three games this season, including No. 4 Georgia’s 35-3 win over Charlotte on Saturday. Coach Kirby Smart said Monday that Daniels was no longer on the team.EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have placed quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the concussion protocol, putting his availability for the upcoming game at Seattle in question. McCarthy first reported symptoms during the team’s travel home from the 23-6 loss at Green Bay, coach Kevin O’Connell said Monday. The medical staff made the decision to put him in the protocol after returning to Minnesota. O’Connell did not rule McCarthy out for Sunday but said rookie backup Max Brosmer would step in with the first-string offense in practice this week until or unless McCarthy is cleared. The Vikings are 4-7.With one week remaining, almost every conference title game spot is still up for grabs across the FBS. Some scenarios are complicated, such as in the ACC, MAC and Mountain West. Some are simple, like in the Sun Belt and Conference USA. Either way, there’s a lot left to play for over the next few days. The only thing that's certain already is that James Madison will host the Sun Belt championship game.Purdue remained at No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll. The Boilermakers earned 46 of 61 first-place votes in Monday’s poll to remain at the top. Arizona jumped to No. 2 after another impressive win against a ranked opponent. The Wildcats won at then-No. 3 UConn. They have already beaten ranked Florida and UCLA teams. Houston was third, followed by Duke and UConn. No. 24 Vanderbilt and No. 25 Indiana were new additions to the poll. They replaced Wisconsin and Kansas.FinalsNATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final Washington 5 Columbus 1 Final Tampa Bay 3 Philadelphia 0 Final New Jersey 4 Detroit 3 Final N-Y Rangers 3 St. Louis 2 Final Florida 8 Nashville 3 Final Utah 5 Vegas 1 Final Los Angeles 2 Ottawa 1NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Final	San Francisco	20	Carolina	9TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Final	(2)Arizona	103	Denver	73	 Final	(3)Houston	78	Syracuse	74	 Final	(6)Louisville	87	Eastern Michigan	46	 Final	(7)Michigan	94	San Diego State	54	 Final	(12)Gonzaga	95	(8)Alabama	85	 Final	(13)Illinois	87	Texas Rio Grande Valley	73	 Final	(15)Iowa State	83	(14)St. John's	82	 Final	(17)Tennessee	85	Rutgers	60	 Final	(21)Auburn	84	Oregon	73	 Final	Seton Hall	85	(23)North Carolina State	74

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Ellinwood High School proudly announces that senior volleyball standout Regan Widener (#5) has officially signed her national letter of commitment to continue her volleyball career at Fort Hays State University beginning next fall.

Widener, a four-year starter at right side, has been instrumental in Ellinwood’s recent surge as one of the premier volleyball programs in Class 2A. Known for her power, consistency, and competitive leadership, she helped guide the Eagles to an undefeated 2025 2A State Championship—the first in program history—and a 2024 4th Place State Finish.

Throughout her career, Widener contributed to:

	•	4 Central Prairie League (CPL) Tournament Championships with an undefeated 66–0 league record

	•	2024 &amp; 2025 Sub-State Championships

	•	2024 &amp; 2025 2A All-State Tournament Team selections

	•	2025 First Team Unanimous CPL selection and 2024 First Team CPL

Her senior season included 340 kills, a .431 hitting percentage, 45 aces, and 45 total blocks. Over her four-year career, Widener amassed 911 kills (3rd all-time in EHS history), a .354 hitting percentage, 131 aces, and 165 blocks. She was named KVA First Team 2A All-State and earned one of the state’s highest honors: KVA 2A Player of the Year.

Ellinwood Head Volleyball Coach Greg Maxwell praised Widener’s growth and impact on the program:

“Regan has had an excellent career for Ellinwood Volleyball. She has been a 4-year impact player showing significant growth each season with greater production and contributions on and off the court. Her Senior year she reached the pinnacle of the sport by helping lead her team to the 2A State Championship and being named the KVA 2A Player of the Year. This team accomplishment and individual honor are a perfect representation of the phenomenal athlete and teammate Regan has been for this team. We are all very proud of her and wish her the best in her college career.”

Widener expressed gratitude for her time in Ellinwood and excitement for her future at Fort Hays State University:

“I grew up learning to love the sport of volleyball in Ellinwood’s gym. I am incredibly grateful for everything the Ellinwood volleyball program has given me, along with amazing support from the school system and community. God has blessed me with the opportunity to continue my volleyball career at Fort Hays State University, where I will be majoring in Health and Human Performance.”

Widener will join the Fort Hays State Tigers Volleyball Program in fall 2026, bringing a championship mindset and a strong competitive foundation to their roster.

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 </figure>Ellinwood High School proudly announces that senior volleyball standout Regan Widener (#5) has officially signed her national letter of commitment to continue her volleyball career at Fort Hays State University beginning next fall.Widener, a four-year starter at right side, has been instrumental in Ellinwood’s recent surge as one of the premier volleyball programs in Class 2A. Known for her power, consistency, and competitive leadership, she helped guide the Eagles to an undefeated 2025 2A State Championship—the first in program history—and a 2024 4th Place State Finish.Throughout her career, Widener contributed to:	•	4 Central Prairie League (CPL) Tournament Championships with an undefeated 66–0 league record	•	2024 &amp; 2025 Sub-State Championships	•	2025 2A State Championship	•	2024 &amp; 2025 2A All-State Tournament Team selections	•	2025 First Team Unanimous CPL selection and 2024 First Team CPL	•	2023 CPL Honorable MentionHer senior season included 340 kills, a .431 hitting percentage, 45 aces, and 45 total blocks. Over her four-year career, Widener amassed 911 kills (3rd all-time in EHS history), a .354 hitting percentage, 131 aces, and 165 blocks. She was named KVA First Team 2A All-State and earned one of the state’s highest honors: KVA 2A Player of the Year.Ellinwood Head Volleyball Coach Greg Maxwell praised Widener’s growth and impact on the program:“Regan has had an excellent career for Ellinwood Volleyball. She has been a 4-year impact player showing significant growth each season with greater production and contributions on and off the court. Her Senior year she reached the pinnacle of the sport by helping lead her team to the 2A State Championship and being named the KVA 2A Player of the Year. This team accomplishment and individual honor are a perfect representation of the phenomenal athlete and teammate Regan has been for this team. We are all very proud of her and wish her the best in her college career.”Widener expressed gratitude for her time in Ellinwood and excitement for her future at Fort Hays State University:“I grew up learning to love the sport of volleyball in Ellinwood’s gym. I am incredibly grateful for everything the Ellinwood volleyball program has given me, along with amazing support from the school system and community. God has blessed me with the opportunity to continue my volleyball career at Fort Hays State University, where I will be majoring in Health and Human Performance.”Widener will join the Fort Hays State Tigers Volleyball Program in fall 2026, bringing a championship mindset and a strong competitive foundation to their roster.

Ellinwood senior Regan Widener signs to play volleyball at Fort Hays State University

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Ellinwood High School is proud to announce that senior volleyball standout Kyndal Moore has officially signed her national letter of commitment to continue her athletic and academic career at Emporia State University.

Moore, a four-year starter for the Eagles and one of the most decorated athletes in program history, played a pivotal role in elevating Ellinwood Volleyball to statewide prominence. She concluded her senior season as a 2025 2A State Champion, helping lead the Eagles to an undefeated title run.

During her high school career, Moore achieved:

	•	4 Central Prairie League (CPL) Championships with an undefeated 66–0 league record

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 </figure>Ellinwood High School is proud to announce that senior volleyball standout Kyndal Moore has officially signed her national letter of commitment to continue her athletic and academic career at Emporia State University.Moore, a four-year starter for the Eagles and one of the most decorated athletes in program history, played a pivotal role in elevating Ellinwood Volleyball to statewide prominence. She concluded her senior season as a 2025 2A State Champion, helping lead the Eagles to an undefeated title run.During her high school career, Moore achieved:	•	4 Central Prairie League (CPL) Championships with an undefeated 66–0 league record	•	2024 &amp; 2025 Sub-State Championships	•	2025 2A State Championship and 2024 4th Place State Finish	•	2024 &amp; 2025 2A All-State Tournament Team Selections	•	2025 1st Team 2A All-State; 2024 2nd Team 2A All-State	•	CPL First Team All-League Honors (2023, 2024, 2025)Her senior-season statistics further underscore her impact: 300 kills, .400 hitting percentage, and 71 total blocks. Over her four-year career, she amassed 905 kills—ranking 4th all-time in Ellinwood High School history—along with 197 blocks and 411 assists.Ellinwood Head Volleyball Coach Greg Maxwell praised Moore’s development and leadership:“I am extremely proud of the growth I have seen in Kyndal over the last four years. She has developed into a phenomenal impact player for our program and will continue with that mindset at the next level. In her senior year she embraced what leadership looks like and was a major factor in leading our team to an undefeated state championship. Very proud of all she has accomplished in our program and can’t wait to see what she has waiting for her in the future.”Moore expressed excitement about beginning her collegiate journey early, starting at Emporia State in January:“My journey with Ellinwood volleyball has been truly amazing and memorable. The long hours spent with my teammates and coaches will be something that I will never forget. I am so excited to start my new journey in January at Emporia State! With my knowledge and experience that I built during high school, and the new opportunities and knowledge I will gain at ESU, my love for the game will grow even stronger!”Moore will join the Emporia State Hornets Volleyball Program next fall, bringing with her a legacy of excellence, work ethic, and championship-caliber experience.